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Burgundy and Denim blue: Do They Go Together?

Best

Yes. Denim blue is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing. Most outfits put burgundy on top and denim blue below the waist.

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Outfits

Outfits with burgundy and denim blue

Most outfits put burgundy on top and denim blue below the waist.

Tap a colour dot on a card to swap that piece; only colours that still work are offered.

Smart casual · One accent colour

Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.

Casual · Layered

Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.

Smart casual · One accent colour

  • burgundy polo shirtShop
  • blue wide-leg jeansShop
  • black ankle bootsShop

Black is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.

Smart casual · One accent colour

  • burgundy sweaterShop
  • denim blue mini skirtShop
  • black ankle bootsShop

Black is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.

The two colours

What burgundy and denim blue each bring

burgundy

A deep red-purple wine colour. Rich, warm and autumnal, it adds depth to neutrals without shouting.

Works best as: Knits, dresses, loafers and trousers.

denim blue

Mid-wash denim blue, the colour of classic jeans. It reads casual and relaxed, and behaves like a neutral against most colours.

Works best as: Jeans, denim jackets and chambray shirts.

How much of each

Colour recipes

The 60/30/10 rule: one colour for most of the outfit, one for a single piece, one small accent.

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    Burgundy leads

    Burgundy as the main piece, denim blue as the second, black as the accent.

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    Denim blue leads

    The other way round: denim blue as the main piece, burgundy as the second.

Add a third

Colours that go with burgundy and denim blue

Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.

Who it suits

Colour types this pair flatters

Questions

Quick answers

Does burgundy go with denim blue?

Yes. Denim blue is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.

What colours go with burgundy and denim blue?

Black, white, cream, light grey, charcoal, navy work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.

How do you wear burgundy and denim blue together?

Most outfits put burgundy on top and denim blue below the waist. For example: burgundy leather jacket, navy polo shirt, blue jeans, white sneakers.

Keep going

Each colour on its own

Verdicts and outfits come from published colour and dress-code rules, not paid placement; garment images are AI-generated illustrations of generic pieces. How we decide